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Post by Em on May 2, 2007 14:03:00 GMT
I know there was talk on hear some time ago regarding lorries/trailers and the qualifications required to drive them. I have just passed my HGV, it involved four mornings 8am-12pm training and my test first thing on the fifth day which has fitted in brilliantly with working a riding. I am only 22 but can now drive any weight/size of vehicle as long as it's rigid e.g. horseboxes, they were so helpful and a really friendly bunch of people. They are located centrally and I thought if anyone else was looking into doing their's these people are definitely worth a call for Lorry or Trailer training/tests; A1 training 0121 328 0777 or email them at info@a1traininggroup.co.uk. They even do free assesments, something many don't do. If you mention 'Emma' they might even give you a bit of a discount.
Hopefully this will help a few of you that had questions on the topic a couple of weeks ago.
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Post by excellent on May 2, 2007 14:11:27 GMT
just what i needed - i have emailed them!!!
is it hard?
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Post by Em on May 2, 2007 14:22:45 GMT
It's not easy but they were fantastic and really competitive on price. They trained me for the test so well that it was almost the easiest part of the week. Good luck with it but you really couldn't do it with any nicer people.
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Post by gem4eva123 on May 2, 2007 14:23:30 GMT
I also did my C test, then went on to do my C+E - whereby you have to tow a trailer on the back of the lorry. So now I am covered to tow a horse trailer too, but doing it this way is apparently easier than a car and smaller trailer. My lessons were like yours, it is so much better doing the lessons like this than just a couple a week. To anyone thinking of doing their test(s) i cant stress enough how important it is to go with a reputable company, there are some real cowboys out there who dont train you properly and then you keep failing (at approx. £200+ just for a test, it is too expensive to fail!!) I found the training and tests relatively easier than my dad - who did his lessons around the same time as me, this is because it wasnt long ago i passed my car test and so havent got into too many bad habits...
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Post by Em on May 2, 2007 14:38:26 GMT
I totally agree that you can't afford to do it with anyone that isn't reputable and these people were so good that I thought it'd let anyone know that is thinking of doing theirs to give them a call. They even arranged my theory etc with all of the study material, I really didn't have to think about a thing other than driving.
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Post by gem4eva123 on May 2, 2007 15:06:02 GMT
Yes that was the same as me.
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Post by doldy on May 3, 2007 7:20:24 GMT
How much does it cost for the whole thing? (training & test) I have been learning since 21 and now being 26 I really ought to take the test. Thanks
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Post by Em on May 3, 2007 10:32:48 GMT
As you've been learning for a bit I'd imagine your training cost would be minimal if required, so not sure how much it would be. I would say the best thing to do is to get in touch with a company which does free assesments as they will be able to give you an accurate cost depending on you driving ability and test availabilty.Where abouts are you based?
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Post by doldy on May 3, 2007 13:13:52 GMT
Em, thanks for the info I live in Salisbury, Wiltshire and I think there is an A1 Roadcraft locally, so I will get in touch with them.
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Post by Em on May 3, 2007 14:49:51 GMT
Good Luck for when you take it.
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